Martha Ankomah
Martha Ankomah | |
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 Martha Ankomah | |
| Born | Martha Ankomah November 21, 1986 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994 – present |
Martha Ankomah (b, November 21, 1986) is a Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur.[1][2]
Personal life and education
[change | change source]Ankomah was born on November 21, 1985.[3] As the first child of her single mother, she faced many challenges during her childhood.[4] She went to Adabraka Presbyterian Junior High School, Labone Senior High School, and Jayee University College, all in Accra.[5]
Career
[change | change source]She started acting in 1994, thanks to her cousin.[6] After going to many auditions and acting in TV shows and movies, she joined Next Movie Star and came in third in the 2007 season. In a 2016 interview with Hitz FM, Ankomah said she would only take roles that are morally good and bring positive change.[5] In September 2018, she explained that she would play any role as long as it sends a positive message.[7]
In 2017, some people in the film industry criticized her for saying that Ghanaian films had shallow stories. They thought her comments were disrespectful and showed a lack of understanding of film-making. In November 2018, she started a campaign to encourage young people to read.[8][9]
Filmography
[change | change source]- Suncity
- St. James Hotel
- All that Glitters
- Where is your Mobile?
- Power of the gods
- Shakira
- Sin of the Soul
- Heart of Men
- Somewhere in Africa
- Sugar Town
- A Trip To Hell
Awards
[change | change source]- 2010 Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actor
- 2012 Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actor
- 2012 Ghana Movie Awards - Best actress in a lead role[10]
- 2011 Ghana Movie Awards - Best actress in a Supporting role
- 2011 Ghana Movie Awards - Favourite actress (movie)
- 2015 Ghana Movie Awards - Best actress in a lead role
Business and ventures
[change | change source]Endorsements
[change | change source]In 2014, Ankomah signed a deal to promote Vitamilk Viora.[11] In 2017, Dusk Capital Limited, a Ghanaian bank, named her their brand ambassador.[12] She has been working with Globacom as a brand ambassador since 2018.[13] In 2018, she also became the brand ambassador for Ghana Textiles Printers' new fabric called 'Adepa Dumas'.[14][15]
In August 2021, she promoted Latif Abubakar's play Something Must Kill a Man in a video, saying the play had a lot to offer the public.[16]
Beauty Business
[change | change source]In July 2013, Ankomah opened her beauty salon called 'Martha's Place' in Accra. The salon provides services for both men and women.[17]
Foundation
[change | change source]In 2016, Ankomah started the Martha Ankomah Foundation. This organization helps with health awareness, child care, community projects, and improving livelihoods. Through the foundation, Ankomah has given school supplies to needy communities, including children in Ackrobon in the Awutu Senya District.[18]
The foundation also works with Autism Ambassadors to raise awareness about autism and support children with autism.[19]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Addo, Francis. "Martha Ankomah Opens Ultra Modern Beauty Salon | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ Ikeru, Austine (2017-04-18). "Biography and Net Worth of Ghanaian Actress Martha Ankomah". Austine Media. Archived from the original on 2021-08-28. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ Dzakpata, Fred (2023-03-13). "Seven things you (probably) didn't know about Martha Ankomah". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ↑ "Martha Ankomah Reveals The Most Difficult Moments In Her Life". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "All you need to know about the talented Ghanaian actress". Pulse. 8 June 2016. Archived from the original on 14 October 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ↑ Dzakpata, Fred (2023-03-13). "Seven things you (probably) didn't know about Martha Ankomah". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ↑ "I Will Continue To Accept Sexually Explicit Movie Roles - Martha Ankomah". peacefmonline.com. September 18, 2018. Archived from the original on 12 November 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ↑ Asamoa-Boateng, Nana Kwame (1 November 2018). "Martha Ankomah Leads Reading Campaign". dailyguideafrica.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ "Photos From Actress Martha Ankomah Foundation Launch". EOnlineGH.Com. 2016-11-18. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
- ↑ Jess, Jess (28 November 2012). "Ghana Movie Awards - Who Goes Home With An Award???". Pulse. Archived from the original on 5 November 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
- ↑ "Actress Martha Ankomah is Face of Vita Milk Viora". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-04.
- ↑ "Dusk Capital supports VGMA". Graphic Online. 2017-04-03. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
- ↑ "Actress lands GLO Ghana ambassadorial deal". Entertainment. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
- ↑ "Video: Martha Ankomah unveiled as face of new GTP fabric". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
- ↑ "Martha Ankomah unveiled as new face of GTP 'Adepa Dumas' fabric". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
- ↑ "Martha Ankomah endorses playwright Latif Abubakar's 'Something must kill a man' play - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ↑ "XCLUSIV FOTOS: Actress Martha Ankomah Opens Beauty Salon". peacefmonline.com. Archived from the original on 2019-09-11. Retrieved 2019-10-05.
- ↑ Quist, Ebenezer (2020-02-06). "Martha Ankomah blesses deprived C/R school with massive stationery donation". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-07-09.
- ↑ "Martha Ankomah Foundation launches in Accra". Graphic Online. 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2019-10-05.